East Devon National Landscape Annual Meeting Celebrates 60 Years of Conservation
In an evening filled with nostalgia, insights, and celebration, the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (National Landscape) held its annual meeting on 27 September, commemorating a remarkable 60-year journey dedicated to conservation and community...
Exploring National Landscape Water Challenges & Opportunities
On July 6, 2023, our East Devon National Landscape summer event hosted South West Water (SWW), Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT), and the East Devon Catchment Partnership (CBA) for a half-day event at East Budleigh Village Hall. Centered on the theme "Challenges &...
Making Space for Water… and the Beavers!
On Tuesday 11 July 2023, some of the East Devon National Landscape team and our Local Assessment Panel (for Farming in Protected Landscapes funding) had a very HIGH-VIS visit to the 'Making Space for Water' project at Bicton Home Farm and Clinton Devon Estate (Home...
Thriving Heath Lobelia: Promising Planting Update
The Heath Lobelia is one of our 'elusive eight' special species and our dedicated team of volunteers, or Heath Lobelia Champions as we call them, work tirelessly towards its conservation. Alison Scrase, an National Landscape Ambassador and volunteer from the group,...
Meadow Safari – Wildlife & Wild Flowers
We continued our 60th anniversary celebrations this month with a fantastic event at Bolshayne Meadow, near Colyton. A delightful summer safari took place, guiding participants through the enchanting depths of a magnificent wetland meadow. The leisurely-paced walk...
£250,000 in grant funding available for rural projects from The Prince’s Countryside Fund
The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) is inviting applications for grants of up to £25,000 from community projects across the UK, with up to £250,000 available. The PCF is interested in projects that will make a difference in rural communities across the UK and clearly...